Writers at Work

Our students have been busy writers! Through writing, they explore their interests, describe events and ask questions. From journal entries to books about sports and animals to questionnaires, children express their ideas and world views. We encourage children to sound out words, and with our less-experienced writers, we scribe their thoughts. Correct spelling is not a a goal of the kindergarten program. Praise your child's efforts to write independently.

PAT Time

We have just successfully completed our first week's PAT time!  Thank you for supporting your child's "S" selection.

This coming week we will be focusing on the letter "A".  

A number of parents have asked how they can further support their child's presentation of their PAT item. The presentation follows a standard format:

I chose (object name).

(Object name) starts with the letter ____.

The letter ___ makes the sound_____.

Your child may feel more confident if they practice their presentation in advance at home!

Reading Buddies

Each Tuesday afternoon, students in Mr. Spence's  grade 5 class join our class for "Reading Buddies", a chance to snuggle up with a good book.

Rosary Apostolate

 On Wednesday, October 19th,

the Rosary Apostolate made its first monthly visit to our classroom. Students learned about the first Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation. They also prayed the Hail Mary. Students received a gift of rosary beads to share with their families. The Rosary Apostolate is a non-profit organization of volunteers in the community whose main objective is to lead people to Jesus through Mary by teaching them how to pray the Holy Rosary.  

Outdoor Play

During this glorious month of October, your child has had many opportunities to enjoy our outdoor playground. Since they, weather permitting, will be playing outside for more than one hour each day, please ensure they are "dressed for the weather" and are equipped with suitable outdoor footwear.